Hi,
We need to arrange a house inspection. I want to find a good inspector and not the one that the real estate agent recommends. What is the best way to find one that knows his job well. I bought a house before and the home inspection missed a whole bunch of stuff that cost me an arm and a leg to fix later on....please advice. Thank you
2006-11-03 13:53:52 · 7 answers · asked by Ladybug NH 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ok, here's the thing, even inspectors don't catch everything. There is a National Association of Certified Inspectors that you can check. Their website is: http://www.nachi.org/
Your better bet however is to get a home warranty. I usually provide a Blue Ribbon Warranty for my sellers or buyers. It covers 14 months of home or appliance repair. However, since I don't know where you live and Blue Ribbon is in Colorado, you might check out this site. https://www.hwahomewarranty.com/reprofCostAndCoverage.htm
2006-11-03 15:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home inspectors are Knuckelheads!! 90% are not certified nor do they have ANY construction back ground, I've done Electrical work for 20 yrs and seen to many Home inspectors in the area lose their privlage to do Home Inspections because they had NO clue what they were doing, they go to lowes or home depot and get the DIY books and call themselves Home inspectors, Call your towns Planning and zoneing board they will give you the names of Respectable Home Inspectors that know their Job.
2006-11-06 00:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ray D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toss a coin! Actually, more info please. Is this a new home, or a re-sale? Dawn's answer is fairly solid, but the organizations that certify home inspectors are usually money motivated. I began a home inspection business after I had a similar situation to yours. If you would like to email me, I can give you some tips to help. Keep in mind that the Realtor is probably not "in bed" with the inspectors that they recommend, they have to be careful of legalities involved. Also remember to ask for references, and you might also check with the BBB to see if there are complaints.
2006-11-03 18:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by theminnguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hello if u r looking for an inspector go to your city hall theycan give you the building inspector of your area or recomend one other wise i would suggest to get quality trades people to go with you so that they could give you their oppinion since they r suppose to know what they r doing also they can pin point possible problems that other like ourselves would not see
2006-11-03 14:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by rob van 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NACHI Inspectors are the most professional knowlegdable inspectors out there.
http://www.findaninspector.us/
2006-11-04 22:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by David V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your County Building Codes office. They usually do this on the side. Or, they can give you the name of someone reputable. When I did it I changer $300.00 but, that was years ago.
2006-11-03 13:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have published an ariticle you may wish to read on how to pick a good home inspector.
http://www.safe-family-home-inspection.com/Home%20Inspection/home-inspector-selection.htm
Chuck
2006-11-04 00:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋